Spanish Conversation · Level 131
44 words
Spanish word
prometer
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾomeˈteɾ/
Meaning
- verbpromise
Example
Te prometo que vendré mañana.
I promise you that I will come tomorrow.
More examples
No me prometas cosas que no vas a cumplir.
Don't promise me things you won't follow through on.
Core concept
An oral vow to do something in the future.
Common phrases
prometer algo a alguien
promise something to someone
prometer que + indicativo
promise that + clause
prometer mucho
show great promise
Similar words
comprometerse: Commits personally to honoring an agreement or planned action.
jurar: Utters a firm, solemn vow or swears to fulfill a commitment.
asegurar: Reassures by asserting that a fact or promise is true.
Definition in Spanish
Comprometerse por palabra a realizar algo en el futuro, creando la expectativa de que se cumplirá.
Word origin
Derived from Latin promittere (pro- 'forward' + mittere 'to send') via Old Spanish into modern prometer, giving nouns like promesa and adjectives like prometedor.
Usage tips
- The past participle prometido/prometida can mean 'promised' as an adjective and also refers to an engaged person in phrases like 'está prometido/a' so context decides the meaning.